Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (28Q350)

167-01 Gothic Drive, Queens, NY 11432, Queens
Phone: 718-480-2689
Email: wtai@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:15am - 3:00pm
Principal: Neeta Ahmed
School Website: https://jamaicagateway.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/28Q350/
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Subway: F to 169th St
Bus: Q1, Q17, Q2, Q25, Q3, Q30, Q31, Q34, Q36, Q43, Q65, Q76, Q77, X68
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About

Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences focuses on students interested in the pursuit of science and health-related careers. The school is affiliated with the Gateway Institute for Pre-College Education at City College. Our mission is to encourage the consistently high achievement of, and provide advanced academic preparation for, high school students financially disadvantaged and historically underrepresented in higher education institutions. Students will graduate academically, socially, and emotionally prepared for rigorous college coursework and the pursuit of health- and science-related careers.

School Budget: View financial budget

Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 80%

Other Features: College Trips, Extended Day Program, Internships Available, Online Grading System, Program(s) with 1 GE Applicant Per Seat, Program(s) with 1 SWD Applicant Per Seat, Summer Bridge, Weekend Programs

School Features:

  • School whose primary location is co-located with another school
  • Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors

AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), Algebra II (College Course [Credited]), AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Biology (College Course [Credited]), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Languages Offered
Spanish
Diploma Endorsements
Math
Boys PSAL Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Fencing, Football, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Volleyball
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Cricket, Golf, Stunt
Clubs
A.C.E., Anime Club, Book Club, Creativity Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Girl's Empowerment Club, Kindness Club, MASS, Medical Club, Mock Trial Competition/Law Team, Robotics Team, Royalty Stepperz, School Newspaper, Social Justice Club, Strategic Board Game Club, Student Council, United Nations Club, Yearbook Club
Art Disciplines
Visual Arts
Art Performances
Dance Performances (1 per year)
Programs
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences(Q26G)
Science & Math

Mandatory four years of math and science courses including several science and math electives.

Method:
Requirement:
Ed. Opt. programs admit students across all academic levels. Students are grouped into Low, Middle, and High categories based on a composite of their academic data. One-third of offers are made to students in each category.
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Queens students or residents
  • (Group 2) New York City residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2023-24
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
516
494
511
    Grade 12 Students
121
115
122
    Grade 11 Students
136
126
130
    Grade 10 Students
128
124
123
    Grade 9 Students
131
129
136
Avg. Class Size
28.9
28.4
Safety Comp. / Susp. / NYPD
<5 / 23 / 42
<5 / 29 / 20
<5 / 24 / 27
Attendance %
89%
87%
Graduation %
96%
98%
93%
College %
87%
77%
81%
Total Applicants / Seats
Total Offers
1,005 (210) / 150
184
846 (162) / 130
0
1,049 / 108
138
Jamaica Gateway to the Sciences (Q26G)
GE applicants/seats:
SWD applicants/seats:
Estimated Cutoffs
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:
195 / 125 (1.56)
15 / 25 (0.60)
Offers
(P1)#D2 to (P1)#F5
All accepted

146 / 109 (1.34)
16 / 21 (0.76)
Offers - Waitlist
222 / 90 (2.47)
19 / 18 (1.06)
Offers
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  75.43%
Academic Engagement 
  69.31%
Safety 
  75.13%
Bully Prevention 
  64.38%
Inclusivity 
  84.40%
Mental Support 
  69.44%
Environment 
  65.63%
Post-School Support 
  83.00%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  78.20%
School Satisfaction 
  74.33%
Student Behavior 
  71.38%
Student Support 
  86.10%
School Leadership 
  77.54%
Instructional Clarity 
  82.00%
Instructional Development 
  79.29%
Post-School Support 
  100.00%
Family Responses
Education 
  93.00%
Teacher Support 
  89.86%
Safety 
  96.67%
School Community 
  78.00%
School Leadership 
  93.00%
Post-School Support 
  94.00%
IEP Support 
  96.33%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  95.70%
CC Regents
  66
Non-CC Regents
  66
Impact Score
  0.62
Performance Score
  0.73
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  65.90%
SAT Math
  451
SAT R/W
  450
Postsecondary
2-Year College 14.30%
4-Year College 72.20%
Unknown 13.50%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2023-24)
Student Population:
Male 50.60%
Female 49.40%
English Language Learners:
  12.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  12.60%
Economic Need Index: 
  75.20%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 44.00%
Black 24.60%
Hispanic 20.70%
White 2.10%
Other 8.60%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 19.40%
Black 16.10%
White 41.90%
Other 22.60%
IEP Statistics (2022-23)
IEP Services
Students with IEPs
  15.60%
Students with SETSS
  0.60%
Students with ICT
  9.90%
Students with SC
  1.00%
Has all programs
  87.00%
Has some programs
  13.00%
Has no programs
  0.00%
Has all services
  98.00%
IEP Student Performance
IEP Movement
3.48
Regents English
  72
Regents Gl. Hist.
  66
Regents US Hist.
  71
Regents Algebra I
  59
Regents Living Env.
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  94.1
IEP Support 
  96.33%
Special Education Programs & Services (2023-24)
ProgramFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Integrated Co-Teaching Services56 (98%)<=5 (?)<=5 (?)
SETSS<=5 (100%)0 (0%)0 (0%)
Special Class0 (0%)<=5 (100%)0 (0%)
ServiceFully ReceivingPartially ReceivingNot Receiving
Counseling Services18 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Hearing Education Services<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Occupational Therapy<=5 (100%)N/A (N/A)0 (0%)
Speech-Language Therapy>5 (93%)N/A (N/A)<=5 (7%)
TransportationNumber Receiving
Curb to School<=5 (?)
Stop to School0 (0%)
Unassigned<=5 (?)

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports

ELL Performance (2022-23)
Regents English
  68
Regents Gl. Hist.
  59
Regents US Hist.
  67
Regents Algebra I
  62
Regents Living Env.
  55
4-Year Grad. Rate
  96.3
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